At first glance, the Pi Zero isn't much. It just looks like a slimmed down version of the Raspberry Pi we know and love. But when we started to think of the possibilities - and what a well-chosen set of accessories could add - we realized the appeal. And then we saw the price...could it be true? Yes!

We think the Zero is a great sidekick for existing Raspberry Pi users. It requires a little more effort to get up and running than a Pi 2 but it also has a lot of potential for IoT, wearable, embedded and battery powered projects!

Please note - the Pi Zero is quite minimal and requires a few accessories to turn it into a computer! At a minimum we recommend:

A good quality 5V power supply - Either a 5V 2A with cable or combine a 5V 1A power supply and a Micro B USB cable - this will allow you to power the Zero from a wall adaper. It is not suggested to power the Zero from a computer USB port as the voltage often sags and can cause SD card corruption!

USB Powered Hub - So you can plug in any kind of USB devices without overloading the Zero's power supply. (You can also, ironically, power the Zero from the hub itself by plugging in a micro USB cable into the hub)

WiFi dongle - this chipset is the most common one used for the Raspberry Pi, works great!